Chapter 13 Flashcards

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What is ammonification?

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Ammonification is the production of ammonia from organic nitrogen containing compounds

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What is nitrification?

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The oxidation of ammonium ions to nitrate ions and then the oxidation of nitrate ions to nitrate ions

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What is nitrogen fixation?

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Nitrogen fixation is the process of nitrogen gas being converted into nitrogen containing compounds

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